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What bones are found in locations where a tendon passes over a joint?
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Sesamoid bones
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What tiny round specks of bone found in a tendon are often called what bone?
Sesamoid.
Compare the structure function and common body locations of bursae and tendon sheaths?
They act as "ball bearings" to reduce friction between bones. Bursae are flattened fibrous sacs lined with synovial membrane and are commonly found where ligaments, muscles, bones, or tendon rub together. A tendon sheath is essential an elongated Bursae that completely wraps around tendons subjected to friction.
Where is the tendon?
Tendons are basically found everywhere around the body because they attach bones and muscles.
What bursae are found where one tendon overlies another tendon?
what bursae is found when one tendon crosses another tendon
Why is dense irregular connective tissue not the type found in tendons and ligaments?
Dense irregular connective tissue are not the type found in tendon and ligament because tendon and ligament type of connective tissue binds bones tightly to other bones in one direction and dense irregular connective tissue are not necessarily binding tissues..
What type of muscle tissue found attached to bones?
Ligaments attach bone to bone (think patella to femur) and tendons attach muscles to bone (think Achilles tendon).
Where would you find a sesamoid bone?
Sesamoid bones are typically found embedded within the tendons of certain muscles, such as the patella (kneecap) and the sesamoid bones in the tendons of the big toe. They act to protect the tendon and increase its mechanical efficiency.
What type of bone is usually found in a tendon?
Sesamoid bones grow within tendons. An example of a sesamoid bone is the patella (kneecap).
Where is fibrous tissue found?
found in the tendon and ligaments
What is the role of the tendon in a chicken leg?
The tendons in a chicken wing connect muscles and bones. There are various muscle groups that are found in chicken.
What is your most famous tendon and where can it be found?
The most famous tendon is the ACHILLES, it is located at the back of your ankle.
What kind of joint is found in a skull or a pelvis?
tendon
